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Learning From The Bees

September 25-27, 2026

Welcome to the Learning from the Bees registration page, hosted by Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary.

We are thrilled to invite you to join us in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains to help co-create a world where bees thrive. We believe this will be a truly transformative experience for all.

Note: Conference Tickets include the following meals: Friday dinner, Saturday and Sunday lunches, and snacks/coffee/tea. We are offering supplemental meal options which can be purchased separately below: breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday, and Saturday BBQ dinner. These extra meals will be available for purchase until 60 days prior to the event.

Ticket Options
Early-Bird Ticket
Available until Jan. 31 or until sold out
$325.00
Conference Ticket
Regular Price
$375.00
Saturday Breakfast
Local farm-to-table breakfast at Floyd EcoVillage
$20.00
Sunday Breakfast
Local farm-to-table breakfast at Floyd EcoVillage
$20.00
Saturday Dinner
Appalachian style BBQ dinner at Floyd EcoVillage
$40.00
Donation
Donation to Spikenard Farm are tax deductible under 501 (c)(3) status
$20.00
Donation
Donation to Spikenard Farm are tax deductible under 501 (c)(3) status
$50.00
Donation
Donation to Spikenard Farm are tax deductible under 501 (c)(3) status
$100.00
Total Price : Free

More Information

Learning from the Bees conference website: www.learningfromthebees.org

Early-Bird pricing is available until January 31, or until the first 45 tickets have sold, whichever comes first.

Post-Conference Workshops will be held Monday and Tuesday, September 28 and 29, at Spikenard Farm Honeybee Sanctuary, and will be announced and open for registration on February 1. Limited spaces available.

A limited number of Scholarships are available. If you have financial considerations, please email Ines Kinchen at ines@spikenardfarm.org for more information.

The details for our concurrent Children’s Program will be announced on February 1. Please email Ines Kinchen at ines@spikenardfarm.org if you are interested.

Visit the Your Stay webpage for information about Floyd, Carpool/Rideshare Board, and Lodging.